MASON CITY – Mayor Bill Schickel will present a proclamation welcoming a record number of pickleball players to the Sixth Annual River City Pickleball Classic coming up this weekend, and the community is encouraged to attend.
Mayor Schickel will present a proclamation welcoming a record 270 players from six states to the Sixth Annual River City Pickleball Classic, officially designating Friday through Sunday as “River City Pickleball Classic Days” in Mason City.
The ceremony will take place at 8:45 a.m. on Friday, July 11, during the opening of the tournament at Mason City’s East Park Pickleball Courts. The proclamation will be presented to Mason City Pickleball President Mandi Pralle.
“We are thrilled to welcome a record number of players from six states and Mexico to Mason City,” Schickel states in the proclamation. “Beyond competition, there are three things that players cherish about pickleball: building a sense of community, forging new friendships, and having fun.”
“I invite the entire community to join us in welcoming our visitors,” Schickel encourages. “We invite our guests to discover a city that offers more amenities at a lower cost of living than any comparable city in the nation—a city where pickleball and life unfold in ways simply unheard of.”
“In addition to our growing reputation as the ‘Outdoor Recreation Capital of the Midwest,’ Mason City enjoys international acclaim for its musical legacy and stunning architecture, generating $100 million in tourism spending annually,” Schickel will announce.